If you’re asked to go on holiday with friends or family and your mobility isn’t quite what it used to be then you may be inclined to say no to their offer. Most of us want to avoid being a burden on our families and would hate to curtail their activites while on a break. But this doesn’t need to be the case.
There are a couple of options that you could consider. One option is folding mobility scooters that are designed to be portable and are easy to transport in a car. Once on your scooter you can keep apace with everyone else. You can hire one for when you’re away without having to go to the expense of buying one outright.
If you opt for a scooter you need to be able to recharge the batteries between excursions out. There’s also a little bit of a learning curve which if you’ve spent your life as a non-driver might put you off slightly.
Of course a mobility scooter won’t suit everyone so another option is a wheelchair. Fortunately some wheelchairs are made to fold up for easy travel, being both lightweight and relatively small when collapsed. We all have good days and bad days and on a good day you can always leave the wheelchair in the car. When you’ve got a long day planned then you’ll know that you’ll need to take the wheelchair with you. Because they are so light they aren’t a problem to push around so even if you don’t get to use it they can always be used to push around the group’s shopping.
Before you set off on your holiday you might like to look at some wheelchair ramps that will help you get around a little more smoothly. You might also want to purchase a wheelchair pad to make sitting in the seat a little more comfortable.
Whether using a mobility scooter or wheelchair, don’t leave your walking stick behind because it will maximise your ability to get around in allsorts of places. So don’t say no, say yes instead and enjoy spending time with your family.
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